To Say What We Love
“We cannot win this battle to save species and environments without forging an emotional bond between ourselves and nature as well – for...
Some Thoughts on Purpose
purpose: from porposer “to put forth.” (from etymonline.com) “I don’t know my purpose“ is one of the most common — and plaintive...
Nature's Signals
“Sustainability is rooted in looking to the inherent workings of nature as a model, with the idea that the natural systems of the world...
Sculpting a Life
The story goes that when Michelangelo was asked how he carved the sculpture of David out of a single block of marble, he replied, “I...
Travelling Attention
“We are where our attention is.” — Michael Brown My friend Patricia’s attention was on the intriguing doorways and windows along a steep...
The Crisp Clarity of Cold Mornings
It’s December 17th, just four days until the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere. Yesterday I wrote a small poem — Note to Self in...